Reed Accountancy are delighted to be working with a successful and rapidly growing company in the heart of East Durham, known for their strong reputation for innovation, customer service, and continued investment in its people. The company offers a collaborative and forward-thinking working environment and due to their continued growth and ongoing business transformation, they are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Assistant to join their finance team on a full-time and permanent basis.

This is a business-critical role responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and payments, maintaining strong supplier relationships, and supporting month-end finance activities. The successful candidate will play an integral role in ensuring the smooth running of the purchase ledger function while supporting reporting deadlines and prompt payment performance.

What's in it for you?

• Hybrid working with up to 3 days per week from home
• Flexible working hours with core hours of 8:00am - 4:00pm
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Holiday buy and sell scheme
• Complimentary onsite breakfast, tea and coffee
• Regular team social events and company celebrations
• Relaxed and casual dress code
• Dedicated wellbeing and mental health support
• Modern, collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to join a growing business with genuine career progression opportunities

What will you be doing?

• Accurately processing high volumes of supplier invoices through the company's invoice management system
• Ensuring invoices are correctly coded, authorised and posted within agreed deadlines
• Investigating and resolving invoice discrepancies with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Managing Accounts Payable queries and maintaining prompt responses to supplier enquiries
• Preparing payment runs and ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time
• Monitoring payment schedules and proactively escalating any potential delays or risks
• Supporting the achievement and continuous improvement of prompt payment performance targets
• Assisting with month-end close activities, including accrual and prepayment identification
• Ensuring invoice cut-off procedures and reporting deadlines are met
• Maintaining accurate aged creditor reports and investigating outstanding balances
• Completing supplier statement reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
• Following established controls, procedures and approval workflows
• Identifying process improvements and highlighting recurring issues or bottlenecks
• Building strong relationships with suppliers and colleagues across the wider business
• Collaborating with Finance and operational teams to ensure efficient processing and payment of supplier invoices
• Supporting the ongoing development of best practice within the Accounts Payable function

Who you need to be...

This role is best suited for someone with experience working in a similar Account Payable or Purchaser Ledger position, with strong invoice processing and reconciliation experience. You must have excellent attention to detail, with stroong organisation and communication skills. Experience of Payroll would be advantageous.

If this sounds like you, what are you waiting for, apply today!